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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC)
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
1 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
1 h 25 m
Trains on 15 Sept
41
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC) will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 41 trains from London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC), including 20 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
P8903914:131h35London Bridge (LBG)15:48Folkestone Central (FKC)£151One-way0 changes- P8903313:131h30London Bridge (LBG)14:43Folkestone Central (FKC)£151One-way0 changes
- P8902712:131h30London Bridge (LBG)13:43Folkestone Central (FKC)£151One-way0 changes
- P8909522:131h35London Bridge (LBG)23:48Folkestone Central (FKC)£151One-way0 changes
- P8908921:131h35London Bridge (LBG)22:48Folkestone Central (FKC)£151One-way0 changes
- P85967+
W4561118:361h24London Bridge (LBG)20:00Folkestone Central (FKC)£281One-way1 change - P85961+G2827217:361h25London Bridge (LBG)19:01Folkestone Central (FKC)£481One-way1 change
- P85888+W454206:361h26London Bridge (LBG)8:02Folkestone Central (FKC)£231One-way1 change
- P85917+W4537510:361h26London Bridge (LBG)12:02Folkestone Central (FKC)£211One-way1 change
- P85936+W4537213:361h26London Bridge (LBG)15:02Folkestone Central (FKC)£231One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 99 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC):
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC) costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Folkestone Central (FKC) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 42m.
The journey is about 8m faster (1h 32m by train vs 1h 40m by car) and roughly £33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£19 vs £52). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Southeastern, Southeastern.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC) trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P85985+W45531 | Delayed 21:10 21:36London Bridge (LBG) | 1h26 | 23:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89095 | Delayed 21:17 22:13London Bridge (LBG) | 1h35 | 23:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85992+W45543 | Delayed 22:07 22:36London Bridge (LBG) | 1h26 | 0:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89103 | On time 23:13 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h35 | 0:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P89106 | On time 23:45 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h38 | 1:23 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P88994 | 6:33 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h41 | 8:14 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85888+W45420 | 6:36 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h26 | 8:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P88995 | 7:13 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h38 | 8:51 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85894+W32908 | 7:31 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h31 | 9:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89003 | 8:10 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h44 | 9:54 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85636 · P89003+W45396 | 8:11 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h43 | 9:54 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 2 changes | |
| P85902+W45602 | 8:36 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h26 | 10:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89009 | 9:13 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h31 | 10:44 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85910+W45413 | 9:36 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h26 | 11:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89015 | 10:13 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h30 | 11:43 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85917+W45375 | 10:36 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h26 | 12:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89021 | 11:13 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h30 | 12:43 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85923+G28257 | 11:31 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h31 | 13:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89027 | 12:13 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h30 | 13:43 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85930+W45565 | 12:36 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h26 | 14:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89033 | 13:13 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h30 | 14:43 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85936+W45372 | 13:36 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h26 | 15:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89039 | 14:13 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h35 | 15:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85942+W45573 | 14:36 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h26 | 16:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89045 | 15:13 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h35 | 16:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85948+W32933 | 15:31 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h31 | 17:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89052 | 16:13 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h35 | 17:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85954+W45419 | 16:36 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h28 | 18:04 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P85960+W32922 | 17:01 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h30 | 18:31 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89059 | 17:13 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h35 | 18:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85749 · P89059+W45607 | 17:21 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h27 | 18:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 2 changes | |
| P89115 | 17:33 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h50 | 19:23 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85961+G28272 | 17:36 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h25 | 19:01 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89063 · P89115 | 17:43 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h40 | 19:23 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89067 | 18:13 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h36 | 19:49 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85967+W45611 | 18:36 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h24 | 20:00 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89075 | 19:13 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h37 | 20:50 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85973+W45599 | 19:36 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h27 | 21:03 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89082 | 20:13 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h35 | 21:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85979+W45572 | 20:36 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h26 | 22:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89089 | 21:13 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h35 | 22:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85985+W45531 | 21:36 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h27 | 23:03 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 22:43. The fastest train covers the 99 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 99 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 6:13 |
Last train 22:43 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC) trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink trains will get you between London Bridge (LBG) and Folkestone Central (FKC) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Folkestone Central (FKC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Bridge (LBG) and Folkestone Central (FKC)
Most London Bridge (LBG) to Folkestone Central (FKC) trains use the London St Pancras International to Folkestone West station pair. Use this guide to compare London Bridge (LBG) and Folkestone Central (FKC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Bridge from London city centre
London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Bridge train station facilities and services
London Bridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Bridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Bridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Folkestone Central from Folkestone city centre
Folkestone Central train station facilities and services
Folkestone Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Folkestone Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Folkestone Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Folkestone Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Folkestone Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Folkestone Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access via lift or steep ramps from main entrance, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: In the booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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